Integrating technology into the foreign language classroom

This wiki is a compilation of resources on using technology in the foreign language classroom. The following links will take you to the resource pages on this site:

• Digital Storytelling, Comic Strips, and Timelines
  Resources for telling stories using digital materials such as video, audio, photos, interactive text, timelines and more.
• Image Resources and Image Editing
  Links to image editing and a database of images for FL teaching.
• Video and Video Resources
  Lots of great resources for using video in the FL classroom!
• Podcasts, Music, and Audio Resources
  Software and web resources for using audio in the FL classroom.
• Mobile apps for language learning
  A collection of apps for mobiles devices for use in foreign language teaching.
• Interactive White Boards
  Links to tips, techniques, and templates for interactive whiteboards.
• Instant web- or text-based polls: Poll Everywhere
  Create an instant poll for your class that is accessible from the web or by sending a text message.
• WebQuests
  Information and resources about creating inquiry-based, collaborative activities for the web.
• Blogs and Wikis
  Blogs and wikis have many potential uses in the FL classroom.
• Audio and Video Chat
  Connect in real time with speakers of the target language, either locally or in another country.
• Collaborative Mind-Mapping
  Create mind maps using images, videos, and hypertext in collaboration with others.
• Social Networking and Language Exchanges
  Create your own social network for use in your classroom. Also, social networks for language exchanges.
• Tools for Creating Web Lessons and Websites
  A variety of applications and tools to create web-based lessons for language learning.
• Ready-Made FL Web Lessons
  FL lessons created by other teachers and self-directed language learning websites for students.
• Keypal Exchanges
  Information for setting up language partner exchanges, either individually or class-to-class exchanges.
• Language learning games
  Web-based games for language learning
• Assistive technologies
  Links related to assistive technologies for students with disabilities.
• PowerPoint and Presentation Software
  Advanced tips for using presentation software.
• External Resource Websites for Technology and FL Teaching
  List of other websites with many technology resources for FL teachers.
• Illinois Technology Standards for K-12 Teachers
  See what aspects of technology are expected of K-12 teachers in the state of Illinois.
• FL Teacher Pages
  Class websites created by other FL teachers.
• LAN321 Course Activity Pages
  Follow this link for in-class activities.
• AATSP workshop pages
  Follow this link for resources used in the AATSP workshop.

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